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Former Starbucks Canada employee sues for unpaid OT on behalf of store managers

Former Starbucks Canada employee sues for unpaid OT on behalf of store managers

TORONTO — A former Starbucks Canada employee is suing the company for unpaid overtime for himself and other store managers.
Windsor-Essex region joins rest of Ontario in Stage 3 of reopening plan today

Windsor-Essex region joins rest of Ontario in Stage 3 of reopening plan today

The Windsor-Essex region will join the rest of Ontario in Stage 3 of the province's reopening plan today. Premier Doug Ford made the announcement Monday, saying COVID-19 case counts have dropped enough to warrant the move.
'We were a bit tone deaf:' Hobo Cannabis renamed Dutch Love after backlash

'We were a bit tone deaf:' Hobo Cannabis renamed Dutch Love after backlash

After facing repeated criticism for more than a year, Hobo Cannabis Company is changing its name to Dutch Love.
Windsor-Essex region joins rest of Ontario in Stage 3 of reopening plan today

Windsor-Essex region joins rest of Ontario in Stage 3 of reopening plan today

The Windsor-Essex region will join the rest of Ontario in Stage 3 of the province's reopening plan today. Premier Doug Ford made the announcement Monday, saying COVID-19 case counts have dropped enough to warrant the move.
Union, automakers begin negotiations as uncertain economy raises stakes

Union, automakers begin negotiations as uncertain economy raises stakes

TORONTO — The autoworkers' union is set to begin formal negotiations on Wednesday with Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, Ford Motor Company and General Motors, in what one observer calls "the fight of their life".
Most actively traded companies on the TSX

Most actively traded companies on the TSX

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Tuesday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (16,497.01, down 108.49 points) Toronto-Dominion Bank. (TSX:TD). Financial Services. Up $1.21, or 1.95 per cent, to $63.21 on 9.
S&P/TSX composite fall as price of gold drags down materials sector

S&P/TSX composite fall as price of gold drags down materials sector

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index lost more than 100 points Tuesday as the price of gold retreated and dragged down the materials sector on the Toronto Stock Exchange. The S&P/TSX composite index shed 108.49 points to 16,497.01.
Dorel gets boost from families buying bikes to escape COVID-19 lockdowns, says CEO

Dorel gets boost from families buying bikes to escape COVID-19 lockdowns, says CEO

Increased spending on bicycles and home renovations during to the pandemic has had a positive impact on Dorel Industries Inc., offsetting struggles at its juvenile business.
Canola prices rising despite continued trade tensions with China

Canola prices rising despite continued trade tensions with China

Canola prices could continue to rise even after the futures contract soared to its highest level in nearly two years amid continued trade tensions with China and back-door access to the Asian importer, experts say.
Worldwide virus cases top 20 million, doubling in six weeks

Worldwide virus cases top 20 million, doubling in six weeks

It took six months for the world to reach 10 million confirmed cases of the coronavirus. It took just over six weeks for that number to double.